Reference No: BP0324(A)Pages: 15Published on: 21, October, 2008
Abstract: The case explores ONGC, an Indian Crude Oil producing company. In 2008, two executives of ONGC Mr Rajagopala Rao and Mr Debashish Das were contemplating implementation of Knowledge Management System in their organization. Though the company had already implemented various IT and KM initiatives, it was going through a tough phase ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: STR0458(B)Pages: 14Published on: 16, March, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(I)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0414Pages: 13Published on: 26, March, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with Allegiance Corp Bank's Private Banking Function. Allegiance Corp Bank is a Private Sector bank operational in India since early 90's. Private Banking, at Allegiance Corp Bank is a function that caters to High Networth Individuals and cross sells investment products to them. Services include free of ... More
Reference No: MAR0378Pages: 32Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of `55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), was planning to launch their new sports utility vehicle as a strategic response to the rapidly changing hues of the Indian automobile market. The case describes the rationale of the new product activity ... More
Reference No: CISG0080Pages: 13Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: In early 1999, Canto Systems Limiteds (CSL) bid was the only response to Queen Port Trusts (QPT) tender for the supply/ installation of hardware, and the development of software. The tender quote, however, did not include any documented basis for determining the total person-months and bid amounts. While the final contract ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(B)Pages: 1Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: This case describes events subsequent to these describes in "Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited (BISS) (A)" (MAR0362) case. The company has developed new products which have found acceptance. It has seated up its operations in roots. ... More
Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
Reference No: IS0142Pages: 8Published on: 15, November, 2021
Abstract: Milaap is a popular medical crowdfunding platform in India, enabling interaction between those who want to raise funds and those who want to donate. To achieve the critical mass Milaap had to increase the trust among the donors and ensure a higher success rate of the campaigns. Milaap provided two ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More
Reference No: COMM0028Pages: 18Published on: 28, December, 2021
Abstract: Nadia Chauhan, Chief Marketing Officer at Parle Agro set her vision in 2017 to become the dominant player in the beverages segment and to double the turnover to INR 10,000 Cr. by 2022. She had been prompted by the success of the company over the last five years when Parle Agro had doubled ... More
Reference No: OB0053Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More